this week’s EVENTS

TODAY Economic Impact Committee Presentation

WALNUT RIDGE — The Economic Impact Committee will provide its findings with a PowerPoint presentation at 6 p.m. in the MAC Center, at the corner of Southwest Second and West Pine streets. The public is invited. The event will be considered a work session for the City Council. The council will not be called to order, but members will ask committee members questions about their findings and listen to others in attendance. The EIC was established in 2016 to consider the impact that a consolidation between Hoxie and Walnut Ridge would have on the city of Walnut Ridge.

The Royal Family Ball

CABOT — The Royal Family Ball, a Disney-themed fundraising event for the local nonprofit Glam Girls Club, will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Cabot National Guard Armory, 103 Commercial Park Drive. Tickets, which range in price from $25 each to six for $125, are available at www.cabotggc.com.

FRIDAY — SUNDAY Introduction to Woodturning Class

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Introduction to Woodturning, a class taught by Thomas Dunn, will take place all three days at the Arkansas Craft School. Dunn, an instructor at the school, teaches beginners the basic techniques of turning bowls and other objects. All materials and tools are provided. The class is limited to five in order to provide one-on-one instruction and support. For more information or to register, contact the Arkansas Craft School at arkcraftschool@gmail.com or register at www.arkansascraftschool.org.

SATURDAY Friends in Great Places Concert

BATESVILLE — Local musicians will gather for the ninth annual Friends in Great Places Concert at 7 p.m. in Independence Hall at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Featured guests will include Danny Dozier, Pam Setser, Tim Crouch, Gary Rounds, Brad Apple, Kenny Loggains, Samuel Cobb and Irl Hess. Special guests will be Mary Parker and Chelsea Savage. Tickets, for $10 each, can be purchased at the Batesville Daily Guard, Centennial Bank, First Community Bank, UACCB and WRD Entertainment, or at the door. The concert is the main fundraiser for Kids’ College to provide partial scholarships for qualifying students.

Early Spring Flip Pancake Breakfast

HORSESHOE BEND — The Knights of Columbus of St. Mary of the Mount Catholic Church, 1002 First St., will have an Early Spring Flip Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the church. The menu is pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee and juice. A donation of $5 per meal will be accepted to benefit Special Olympics.

Ladies’ Luncheon and Fashion Show

MOUNTAIN VIEW — The Ozarka College Foundation will present its fifth annual Ladies’ Luncheon and Fashion Show at 11 a.m. in the Stone Bank Student Commons Area at the college. A silent auction will include cheesecakes prepared by the college’s Culinary Arts Department. Purchase tickets, at $25 each, at the college, Centennial Bank and First Service Bank or from foundation board members. Proceeds will benefit Ozarka College-Mountain View. For more information, contact Lindsay Wilson-Galloway at (870) 269-5600 or lhgalloway@ozarka.edu.

SUNDAY White County Iris Society Meeting

SEARCY — The White County Iris Society will meet at 2 p.m. at the home of Paul and Joli Love, 605 E. Race Ave. Rick Stewart, regional vice president for Region 22 of the American Iris Society (Oklahoma and Arkansas), will be the guest speaker. His address, titled From a Judge’s Viewpoint, will highlight the characteristics judges look for before awarding a blue ribbon to an iris-show entry. Those who plan to enter the upcoming WCIS show are encouraged to attend the meeting, which is open to all.

TUESDAY Roast & Toast Banquet

CABOT — The Cabot Scholarship Foundation will award more than $100,000 in scholarships to over 100 Cabot High School seniors at the annual Roast & Toast Banquet at 7 p.m. in the Cabot Junior High School North Cafeteria. The banquet honoree is Dwight Daugherty, Advanced Placement chemistry and physics teacher at Cabot High School. Tickets, at $30 each or $240 for a table for eight, are available at the Cabot High School office. Donations are accepted anytime at the Cabot Scholarship Foundation, 200 W. Main St., Cabot, AR 72023.

WEDNESDAY AARP Smart Driver Safety Course

CABOT — The Cabot AARP Chapter and First United Methodist Church of Cabot will host an AARP Smart Driver Safety Course from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 2003 S. Pine St. The instructors for the class will be Bertie and Jerry Yates. The cost of the course is $15 for AARP members with an AARP ID card or $20 for nonmembers. To register for the class, call Jean Davenport at (501) 843-5694.

ONGOING Call to Artists

BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council is seeking entries for the fifth annual National Juried Exhibition, which is open to artists 18 and older working in 2-D media. The deadline to submit entries is March 10, and the exhibition will run from April 25 to June 10. The juror is Dayton Castleman, a Rogers-based artist and manager of 21c Museum in Bentonville. Entries must be original works created within the past five years and not previously exhibited at the BAAC Gallery on Main. Artists may submit up to three images with an entry fee of $25 or $20 for BAAC members. Two more images may be submitted for $5 each. For more information, visit www. batesvilleareaartscouncil.org/ 5th-annual.

Free Brown-Bag Lunch

CABOT — The Mount Tabor United Methodist Church Women of Cabot serve a free brown-bag lunch at 11 a.m. each Thursday at the church, 4100 Arkansas 89 S. In 2016, this mission of the church served more than 8,600 lunches to the hungry and needy of Cabot.

Opportunity for Bridge Players

BEEBE — Bridge players are needed at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Shepherd’s Center at Beebe United Methodist Church, 302A N. Main St. Beginners are welcome. For more information, call (501) 843-2930.

Beebe Caregivers Support Group

BEEBE — The Beebe Caregivers Support Group meets at 3 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Shepherd’s Center of Beebe, 302 N. Main St. For more information, call Sandra Garrett at (501) 940-4021.

Republicans Meetings

NEWPORT — The Jackson County Republicans meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at Merchants and Planters Bank, 915 Arkansas 367 N. For more information, call Jeff McDonald at (870) 731-7646.

Friday Night Bingo

HEBER SPRINGS — Friday Night Bingo takes place each week at the American Legion Hall, 49 Park Road. Doors open at 5:30 for bonanzas, and regular play starts at 6:30 p.m. Food is available.

Cabot Lions Club Meetings

CABOT — The Cabot Lions Club has regular get-togethers at noon the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Kingpin Sports Grill. Lions serve local communities and protect the planet. Club members provide children with eyeglasses, offer food for seniors and provide assistance during natural disasters. All are invited to the meetings.

UPCOMING The Freemans in Concert

SEARCY — The Freemans of Hendersonville, Tennessee, will minister with a concert at 7 p.m. March 10 at Calvary Baptist Church, 1508 W. Center Ave. Admission is free, but an offering will be received. For more information, contact Pastor Max Sharp at (501) 827-1814.

Culinary Arts Students Showcase Dinner

MELBOURNE — The Ozarka College’s Culinary Arts program will host a student showcase dinner March 10 in the Student Services Center at Ozarka College. Dinner seating will take place from 6-7 p.m. Tickets are $15 each, and the menu will feature a three-course meal, including a beverage, and will allow guests to select from a limited menu. Reservations are required by March 6 by contacting chef Alden Griffus at (870) 368-2073 or alden.griffus@ozarka.edu.

Stronger Families Workshop

CABOT — A Stronger Families Workshop will be presented March 10 and 11 at the Cabot Church of Christ, 500 N. Second St., by Trey and Lea Morgan of Trey and Lea’s Stronger Marriage Workshops in Childress, Texas. The event is free, and child care will be provided. For more information or to register, visit cabotchurch.com/strongerfamilies or call the church at (501) 843-5688.

Donkey Basketball Game

PANGBURN — Pangburn High School’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter will present its annual Donkey Basketball game at 7 p.m. March 11 in the school’s gym. Tickets are $6 in advance or $8 at the gate. Children under school age will be admitted free. For more information, contact Pangburn High School at (501) 728-3513.

Almost Pi Day 5K

CABOT — Cabot High School’s chapter of Mu Alpha Theta will host an Almost Pi Day 5K at 8 a.m. March 11 at Panther Stadium. Proceeds from the event will go to the Mu Alpha Theta college scholarship fund for local members and to offset expenses for members traveling to the national convention and competition in Buffalo, New York, in July. Registration fees prior to the race are $20 for adults, $15 for students and children, and $15 for teams of five or more. For more information, call (501) 515-4086 or email maocabot@gmail.com.

Governor’s Arts Awards Ceremony

LITTLE ROCK — Freda Cruse Hardison of Mountain View will receive the Folklife Award during the Arkansas Arts Council’s Governor’s Arts Awards ceremony and luncheon, set for 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 14 at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock. The public is invited. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased by contacting Cheri Leffew at cheri.leffew@arkansas.gov or (501) 324-9767 by Friday.

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